Between the Lines : Pittsburgh rushing vs. Dallas defense

Pittsburgh’s running game will come at Dallas in contrasting forms. Erric Pegram, the starting tailback, is a quick, slashing runner. Bam Morris, who began the season as the starter, lives up to his name with a running style based much on brute force.

ERRIC PEGRAM and BAM MORRIS

Carries

Pegram: 213

Morris: 148

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Yards

Pegram: 813

Morris: 559

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Average

Pegram: 3.8

Morris: 3.8

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Touchdowns

Pegram: 5

Morris: 9

DALLAS RUSHING DEFENSE

Carries

Dallas: 442

NFL average: 440

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Yards

Dallas: 1,772

NFL average:

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Average

Dallas: 4.0

NFL average: 3.9

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Touchdowns

Dallas: 13

NFL average: 12.8